Latest local news, weather and sports for Syracuse and Central New York

Yesterday at 3:29 PM  As lawmakers in Albany discuss Governor Cuomo's Women's Equality Bill, advocates in Central New York say they want to see something done by the end of this week's legislative session.

Yesterday at 2:21 PM  It's a sight that can trigger dread. The low-battery message appears on your cell phone when there's no charger around.

Yesterday at 1:00 PM  Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks.

Yesterday at 9:24 AM  Authorities say a body has been found inside a burning barn after an armed confrontation with police in western New York.

Yesterday at 7:51 AM  Authorities say they've called off the search for two men who have eluded capture since one of their companions was shot by police after a chase in western New York last weekend.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Central and Northern New York are running out of new phone numbers and will need a new area code by the first quarter of 2015.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Authorities have charged two men and are still searching for two others after a shooting and a vehicle pursuit in western New York.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Authorities say they still haven't determined what caused six U.S. border agents to require decontamination and medical attention after inspecting a vehicle at a crossing in northern New York.

Monday, June 17, 2013  With opponents of the natural gas drilling method known as fracking heading to Albany for a rally outside the state Capitol, a new statewide poll shows a slight increase among voters against drilling.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Authorities are investigating what made six U.S. border patrol officers to become ill while inspecting a vehicle at a border crossing in northern New York.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  New York's casino expansion bill being negotiated behind closed doors has a new provision that would expand gambling even if voters reject the proposal to build more casinos.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The Onondaga County Sheriff has issued a warning to boaters to be careful on the waters this weekend after this week's heavy rain.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The Greek yogurt boom in New York is being harnessed to make electricity.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Eastman Kodak Co. says it's ending in-house production of one of the key components of camera film and cutting 61 jobs.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  State and Seneca Indian Nation leaders have announced a deal to resolve a long-running dispute over western New York gambling rights and revenue.